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18 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1914–2026 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Brundidgegreen
pa · 1993 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2004–2015
2 sentences

2015Our Supreme Court has held that “where there is probable cause independent of police misconduct that is sufficient in itself to support the issuance of a warrant, the police should not be placed in a worse situation than they would have been absent the error or violation under which the evidence was seized.” Commonwealth v. Brundidge, 620 A.2d 1115, 1119-20 (Pa. 1993).

2004See Commonwealth v. Brundidge, 533 Pa. 167 , 620 A.2d 1115, 1119-20 (1993); see also Commonwealth v. Rood, 686 A.2d 442, 448 (Pa.Cmwlth.1996). ¶ 13 In Brundidge , our Supreme Court applied the independent source doctrine to sustain the seizure of evidence from a motel room.

22
Commonwealth v. Powellgreen
pa · 2008 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Commonwealth Commonwealth v. , Powell, POwell, 956 A.2d 406, 423 (Pa. 406, 423 (Pa. 2008); Tindall v. 2008); Tindall v. Friedman, Friedman, 970 A.2d 1159 , 1174 4.2d 1159,1174 (Pa. Super. 2009) (Pa. Super 2009)(On("On appeal, appeal, we we will will not assignments of error not consider assignments error that that were were not brought to not brought the tribunal's attention the tribunal's at aatime attention at at which time at which the error could the error could have been corrected have been or the corrected or prejudice alleged prejudice the alleged could could have have been been mitigat

11
Commonwealth v. Rueygreen
pasuperct · 2004 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Commonwealth v. Ruey, 854 A.2d 560, 564 (Pa. Super. 2004) (en banc) (emphasis added).

11
Commonwealth v. Kellygreen
pasuperct · 2014 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Commonwealth v. Kelly, 102 A.3d 1025, 1030-31 (Pa. Super. 2014) (en banc) (collecting cases).

11
Commonwealth v. Gausegreen
pasuperct · 2017 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Gause, 164 A.3d at 540 .

11
Commonwealth v. Birdgreen
pasuperct · 1991 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Thus, the issue properly posed for the jury was whether the witness’s in-court explanation for the statement was credible, and not whether the out-of-court statement had been made. - 16 - J-A28006-15 Id. at 1171 (internal citations omitted).

11
Commonwealth v. Treibergreen
pa · 2005 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Appellant’s Brief at 7. 10 “[T]he admission of evidence is within the sound discretion of the trial court and will be reversed only upon a showing that the trial court clearly abused its discretion.” Commonwealth v. Stutler, 966 A.2d 594, 599 (Pa.Super.2009), citing Commonwealth v. Treiber, 582 Pa. 646 , 874 A.2d 26, 31 (2005).

2012Appellant’s Brief at 7. 10 “[T]he admission of evidence is within the sound discretion of the trial court and will be reversed only upon a showing that the trial court clearly abused its discretion.” Commonwealth v. Stutler, 966 A.2d 594, 599 (Pa.Super.2009), citing Commonwealth v. Treiber, 582 Pa. 646 , 874 A.2d 26, 31 (2005).

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Commonwealth v. Stutlergreen
pasuperct · 2009 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Appellant’s Brief at 7. 10 “[T]he admission of evidence is within the sound discretion of the trial court and will be reversed only upon a showing that the trial court clearly abused its discretion.” Commonwealth v. Stutler, 966 A.2d 594, 599 (Pa.Super.2009), citing Commonwealth v. Treiber, 582 Pa. 646 , 874 A.2d 26, 31 (2005).

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Commonwealth v. Roodgreen
pacommwct · 1996 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See Commonwealth v. Brundidge, 533 Pa. 167 , 620 A.2d 1115, 1119-20 (1993); see also Commonwealth v. Rood, 686 A.2d 442, 448 (Pa.Cmwlth.1996). ¶ 13 In Brundidge , our Supreme Court applied the independent source doctrine to sustain the seizure of evidence from a motel room.

2004See Commonwealth v. Brundidge, 533 Pa. 167 , 620 A.2d 1115, 1119-20 (1993); see also Commonwealth v. Rood, 686 A.2d 442, 448 (Pa.Cmwlth.1996). ¶ 13 In Brundidge , our Supreme Court applied the independent source doctrine to sustain the seizure of evidence from a motel room.

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Griffin v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1965 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
2 sentences

1970See Griffin v. California, 380 U.S. 609 , 85 S. Ct. 1229 (1965).

1970See Griffin v. California, 380 U.S. 609 , 85 S. Ct. 1229 (1965).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (13)

CaseCitedYears
Tindall v. Friedman green
pasuperct · 2009
1 sentence

2026Commonwealth Commonwealth v. , Powell, POwell, 956 A.2d 406, 423 (Pa. 406, 423 (Pa. 2008); Tindall v. 2008); Tindall v. Friedman, Friedman, 970 A.2d 1159 , 1174 4.2d 1159,1174 (Pa. Super. 2009) (Pa. Super 2009)(On("On appeal, appeal, we we will will not assignments of error not consider assignments error that that were were not brought to not brought the tribunal's attention the tribunal's at aatime attention at at which time at which the error could the error could have been corrected have been or the corrected or prejudice alleged prejudice the alleged could could have have been been mitigat

12026–2026
In Re KCW green
pasuperct · 1997
1 sentence

2025Id. must stand.

12025–2025
Commonwealth v. Osborne green
pacommwct · 1990
2 sentences

2018Then, in Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing v. Osborne , 135 Pa.Cmwlth. 297 , 580 A.2d 914 (1990), upon which Licensee also relies, we again stated that an error in the warning given to the licensee required that the suspension of his operating privilege be rescinded because the error prevented the licensee from making a knowing and conscious refusal.

2018Then, in Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing v. Osborne , 135 Pa.Cmwlth. 297 , 580 A.2d 914 (1990), upon which Licensee also relies, we again stated that an error in the warning given to the licensee required that the suspension of his operating privilege be rescinded because the error prevented the licensee from making a knowing and conscious refusal.

12018–2018
Claudio v. Dean MacHine Co. green
pa · 2003
2 sentences

2015The Court held that Rule 227.1 “is not a vehicle by which a trial court can correct an error of a party.” Id.

2015In Claudio , our Supreme Court addressed “whether a trial court can, pursuant to [Pa.R.Civ.P.] 227.1, conduct a post-trial evidentiary hearing and grant post-trial relief to correct an error when the error alleged is attributable ... to the party seeking relief.” Claudio, 831 A.2d at 141 .

12015–2015
Commonwealth v. McMillan green
pa · 1988
2 sentences

1991Id. 376 Pa.Super. at 39 , 545 A.2d at 308 .

1991Id. 376 Pa.Super. at 39 , 545 A.2d at 308 .

11991–1991
Chambers v. Montgomery green
pa · 1963
2 sentences

1986The error in this analysis is particularly evident in light of Feld v. Merriam, 506 Pa. 383 , 485 A.2d 742 (1984), where Mr. Justice McDermott writing for a unanimous Supreme Court stated as follows: This Court has embraced the guidelines of § 908(2) of the Restatement (Second) of Torts regarding the imposition of punitive damages: ‘Punitive damages may be awarded for conduct that is outrageous, because of the defendant’s evil motive or his reckless indifference to the rights of others.’ See Chambers v. Montgomery, 411 Pa. 339 , 192 A.2d 355 (1963).

1986The error in this analysis is particularly evident in light of Feld v. Merriam, 506 Pa. 383 , 485 A.2d 742 (1984), where Mr. Justice McDermott writing for a unanimous Supreme Court stated as follows: This Court has embraced the guidelines of § 908(2) of the Restatement (Second) of Torts regarding the imposition of punitive damages: ‘Punitive damages may be awarded for conduct that is outrageous, because of the defendant’s evil motive or his reckless indifference to the rights of others.’ See Chambers v. Montgomery, 411 Pa. 339 , 192 A.2d 355 (1963).

11986–1986
Feld v. Merriam green
pa · 1984
2 sentences

1986The error in this analysis is particularly evident in light of Feld v. Merriam, 506 Pa. 383 , 485 A.2d 742 (1984), where Mr. Justice McDermott writing for a unanimous Supreme Court stated as follows: This Court has embraced the guidelines of § 908(2) of the Restatement (Second) of Torts regarding the imposition of punitive damages: ‘Punitive damages may be awarded for conduct that is outrageous, because of the defendant’s evil motive or his reckless indifference to the rights of others.’ See Chambers v. Montgomery, 411 Pa. 339 , 192 A.2d 355 (1963).

1986The error in this analysis is particularly evident in light of Feld v. Merriam, 506 Pa. 383 , 485 A.2d 742 (1984), where Mr. Justice McDermott writing for a unanimous Supreme Court stated as follows: This Court has embraced the guidelines of § 908(2) of the Restatement (Second) of Torts regarding the imposition of punitive damages: ‘Punitive damages may be awarded for conduct that is outrageous, because of the defendant’s evil motive or his reckless indifference to the rights of others.’ See Chambers v. Montgomery, 411 Pa. 339 , 192 A.2d 355 (1963).

11986–1986
Gunter v. Gunter green
pasuperct · 1976
2 sentences

1981We addressed this issue of waiver in Gunter v. Gunter, 240 Pa.Super. 382 , 361 A.2d 307 (1976), and stated the following: *461 Counsel for the father has argued in his brief that the error of the hearing judge in not ordering a transcript has been waived because counsel for the mother did not complain of it at the time, “[when it] could have been eradicated.” (Brief for Appellee, at 11.) This argument mistakes the nature of a custody hearing.

1981We addressed this issue of waiver in Gunter v. Gunter, 240 Pa.Super. 382 , 361 A.2d 307 (1976), and stated the following: *461 Counsel for the father has argued in his brief that the error of the hearing judge in not ordering a transcript has been waived because counsel for the mother did not complain of it at the time, “[when it] could have been eradicated.” (Brief for Appellee, at 11.) This argument mistakes the nature of a custody hearing.

11981–1981
Commonwealth v. Drum green
pa · 1868
1 sentence

1928An accepted definition of reasonable doubt is given in Commonwealth v. Drum, 58 Pa. 9 , 22: “It must be an honest doubt — such a difficulty as fairly strikes a conscientious mind and clouds the judgment.

11928–1928
Commonwealth v. Bryson green
pa · 1923
1 sentence

1928It is sufficient if the *363 conscientious mind of reasonable firmness and judgment is unable from the evidence to find the facts involving guilt: Com. v. Bryson, 276 Pa. 566 ; Com. v. Cyaus, 88 Pa. Superior Ct. 227 .

11928–1928
Commonwealth v. Cyaus green
pasuperct · 1926
1 sentence

1928It is sufficient if the *363 conscientious mind of reasonable firmness and judgment is unable from the evidence to find the facts involving guilt: Com. v. Bryson, 276 Pa. 566 ; Com. v. Cyaus, 88 Pa. Superior Ct. 227 .

11928–1928
Berreski v. Philadelphia Electric Co. neutral
pasuperct · 1916
1 sentence

1917The first trial in the court below resulted in a verdict and judgment in favor of the defendant, which judgment was reversed because of an error in the instruction to jury; Berreski v. Philadelphia Electric Co., 62 Pa. Superior Ct. 62 .

11917–1917
Powell v. American Sheet & Tin Plate Co. neutral
pa · 1907
1 sentence

1914Sheet and Tin Plate Company, 216 Pa. 618 , where he says: “It is not an accurate definition of the duty of a master to his servant to say that he must furnish ‘a safe place to work and safe tools with which to work/ Employers are only required to furnish a reasonably safe place in which, and reasonably safe tools with which to work.

11914–1914

Where else courts name it

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